Suriya’s latest devotional fantasy action drama, Karuppu, has set the global box office on fire. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film has officially crossed the coveted ₹200 crore milestone in worldwide gross collections within its first week. The massive theatrical run marks a historic career milestone for Suriya, solidifying the film as his highest-grossing release to date.
A historic run at the global box office
Released on May 15, 2026, Karuppu has collected over ₹207 crore globally in just a week, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year so far. The film has shown immense holding power, consistently drawing packed crowds to theatres across both domestic and international markets.
In India, Karuppu achieved another major milestone by netting over ₹100 crore, making it Suriya’s first film to cross this domestic benchmark, surpassing his previous hits like Singam 2, Singam 3, and Kanguva. Additionally, the movie has registered phenomenal numbers in Kerala, where it has officially become the highest-grossing film of Suriya’s career in the state.
Jyotika reacts to the massive commercial success
While the film opened to mixed reviews from critics, audiences have fully embraced its unique blend of commercial elements and divinity. Actress-producer Jyotika, Suriya’s wife, recently shared her thoughts on the film’s success, expressing deep gratitude for the love the team has received.
Defending the movie against mixed feedback, Jyotika stated that Karuppu is not a run-of-the-mill commercial film and possesses a genuine soul. She noted that while high box office numbers are essential to support film budgets and the industry, Suriya always prioritizes meaningful storytelling. She praised his dedication, particularly pointing out his performance in the final ten minutes of the film as a standout highlight.
An emotional victory for director RJ Balaji
The film’s box office triumph brings immense relief to director RJ Balaji and the production team at Dream Warrior Pictures. Just a day before the scheduled release on May 14, Karuppu faced unexpected financial disputes that led to the cancellation of early morning shows, prompting an emotional video from Balaji.
However, with the backing of the industry and quick resolution of the issues, the movie made its way to theatres on May 15 to a festival-like reception. In the film, Suriya portrays Saravanan, a lawyer linked to the powerful local deity Vettai Karuppusamy, while RJ Balaji plays the antagonist, alongside Trisha Krishnan in a prominent role.